More Ocean Drones Than Ever Deploy for the 2023 Hurricane Season! – Saildrone
Two vehicles will remain on shore, ready for quick deployment in the event of an approaching hurricane.
Evidence notes
- A Saildrone Explorer is a 23 – foot uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) propelled by the wind and powered by solar energy, with a zero operational carbon footprint.
- In partnership with NOAA, 12 Saildrone Explorers will be deployed throughout the mission – more than any Saildrone mission before.
- Rapid intensification, when hurricane winds strengthen by 35 mph or more in a matter of hours, can be a serious threat to coastal communities.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.